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December2023
Soapbox El Paso, Elsewhere Should Be In Your Gaming Plans This Xmas Holiday
Now I Have A Machine Gun, Ho-Ho-Ho
As 2023 finally comes to a close, and we look back over all of the lovely gaming goodies we've been treated to over the past 12 months, it'd be easy to just auto-focus in on the AAA stuff, your big budget fare and returning famous franchises. I'm talking about the Alan Wakes here, the Starfields, Baldur's Gates and...
News Here Are The Top 10 Xbox Games Of 2023 According To Metacritic
What an incredible year!
It's almost time for us to publish our Pure Xbox Game of the Year 2023 roundup - you'll find out the winner on Christmas Day - but until then, we thought we'd take a look at the highest-rated Xbox games of 2023 according to Metacritic. This has been an incredible year for gaming in general, and so it's no surprise that...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023?
Too many games, too little time!
We're deep into the biggest Xbox sale of the year! The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023 has been live for around a week now, and we've still got nearly two more weeks in order to take advantage of the 1000+ deals on offer. There's a lot to sort through, so if you need any help, we've provided a bunch of coverage around it:...
Soapbox Xbox Play Anywhere Is Fantastic, But I Wish It Supported More Games
Phil Spencer seems to agree as well!
Back in the Xbox One generation, Microsoft unveiled a feature in the form of Xbox Play Anywhere that would allow you to purchase a game on your Xbox console and also get the Windows 10 version for free via the Xbox PC app. We're now multiple years into the lifespan of Play Anywhere, and while I've actually been...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (December 2023)
Along with a couple of other freebies
It's time for another batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for December 2023! As usual, the list is made up of in-game bonuses for the likes of Phantasy Star Online 2 and Super Animal Royale, which you may or may not find useful! As of December 22nd, we've also got a special new Xbox Perk for Sea of Thieves. Before we...
News Xbox Notification Suggests GTA 5 Is Leaving Game Pass Very Soon
It's being spotted in various countries
We recently put Grand Theft Auto V on our list of games that might leave Xbox Game Pass in January 2024 due to how short-lived its Game Pass stays have been in the past, but it could actually be departing even sooner than that. Xbox users in various countries are now starting to receive an official...
News These Five Games Are Finally Making Us Consider Ubisoft Plus On Xbox
It's a busy period for Ubi right now
When Ubisoft Plus arrived on Xbox earlier this year, it was received with a little bit of criticism for how expensive the subscription was, coming in at £14.99 / $17.99 per-month. That's a lot of money to spend if you're only interested in the latest release - but now for the first time, we've found ourselves...
News 'Lies Of P' Developer Thrilled With Results Of Xbox Game Pass Partnership
"A huge number of gamers have played our game"
It's now been a few months since Lies of P debuted on Xbox Game Pass to an excellent reception back in September, and according to the developer behind the title, that Game Pass partnership worked out brilliantly for all parties. Lies of P game director Jiwon Choi recently sat down with
News Metal Gear Solid Collection Update 1.4.0 Is Bringing New Features To Xbox Series X|S
Improved screen settings and more!
We've got another update for the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 on the way! This is known as update 1.4.0, and although it's actually rolling out to PC right now, it won't be with us on Xbox until some point in early January. When it does arrive though, we'll be getting some new screen setting features!...
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Impresses The Critics Ahead Of January's Launch
"A surprisingly deep, no-nonsense Metroidvania"
One of the biggest releases coming our way in January 2024 is Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which arrives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the 18th, and it seems to be shaping up well so far. Over the past week, various outlets have been sharing some hands-on impressions...
News Fallout 76 Will Continue To Thrive In 2024 As Game Reaches 17 Million Players
"We’re not done yet"
It's been five long years since Fallout 76 first launched for Xbox, PlayStation and PC, and the game has now surpassed 17 million players! Better yet, it's still not slowing down next year, as there are multiple plans in the works. In Spring 2024, "Atlantic City - America’s Playground" will bring a new mission to Fallout 76...
News Victrix's New Wireless Pro Xbox Controller Includes An Optional PS5 Layout
Pick whatever works for you!
We've got another new Xbox controller on the way, and this is a "Pro" variant with some cool features! The Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller is officially arriving in February 2024 for Xbox, after previously being exclusive to the PS4, PS5 and PC. Pre-orders will begin in January for $179.99 USD, with black and white...
Deals 100+ Games Added To The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023
Most of which are for XGP members
As if the Xbox Countdown Sale didn't have enough deals for this year, Microsoft has just gone and added another 100+ games to the mix, the majority of which are exclusive for Xbox Game Pass Core, Console and Ultimate members. Before we get into the list, don't forget to check out some of our other Xbox Countdown...
Poll How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2023?
A few? A dozen? How about over 50?!
2023 has been a particularly fantastic year for great games on Xbox, from the first-party goodness of Starfield and Hi-Fi RUSH to the stunning third-party releases of Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4, Baldur's Gate 3 and so much more. It's also been a fruitful 12 months for the Xbox
News Friday The 13th Is About To Be Delisted Forever, And It's Only $5 On Xbox
It'll still "continue to function" for at least a year
Friday the 13th: The Game first arrived on Xbox One all the way back in May of 2017, and sadly it's now about to be delisted forever. On December 31st, the game will no longer be purchasable in any form on any platform. Because of this, Friday the 13th was reduced to just $4.99 a few months...
News Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late December 2023
Update: Make that three!
Update: Make that three! GTA V will also be leaving Xbox Game Pass on December 31st, 2023. Original story: It's been a busy old year for Xbox Game Pass, and now that Far Cry 6 has arrived on the service, we're starting to look ahead to what's coming to Game Pass in 2024. Before then, we've got a couple of games
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Countdown Sale 2023? The Countdown Sale is the largest Xbox sale of the year, including over 1400 deals in total. As you might expect, we've got a whole bunch of 90% and 95% discounts in the mix, including for some absolutely incredible Xbox games! Some of the...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 18-22)
Including this creepy viral sensation!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 18-22! Once again, the new releases lineup is missing that AAA shine as we get closer to the new year, but we've still got some very intriguing titles on the way... Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (December 11-15): Deleted - Cyber...
Poll What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2023?
Get your votes in!
It's that time of year again! We're looking to crown a Pure Xbox Game of the Year for 2023, and in order to do that, we're going to need you to vote for the best Xbox games of the past 12 months — only the top ten will make the final cut! Last year's winner ended up being the outstanding Elden Ring, followed by A Plague Tale:...
News Elden Ring's 'Shadow Of The Erdtree' Expansion Could Release As Early As February 2024
Leaky tree
February 2022 brought the release of Elden Ring, February 2023 delivered the announcement of the game's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and now it's looking like that major expansion might finally arrive in February 2024! This game just seems to like Februarys, eh? A new collaboration with accessory maker Thrustmaster appeared online earlier...
Deals All 80+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023
Lots of BC titles are on offer for a few weeks!
Xbox's huge Countdown Sale for 2023 is now live - featuring hundreds of discounts across all sorts of franchises, genres, bundles, etc! Tucked into the list is a selection of backwards compatible classics from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras, and the vast majority of them are definitely worth...
News A Bunch Of Xbox Games Are Closing Their Servers In 2024
Living in an online world
Update: We've got a couple more to add to the list! FromSoftware has announced that two of its Xbox 360 titles will also be shutting their online servers in March of 2024. Here's more info about each of them: <related ids="160081"> Original story: As more and more games rely on online connectivity to fully...
News Xbox Confirms A Couple More Game Pass Titles To Kick Off 2024
The list is slowly starting to flesh out
It seems as though we're pretty much done with Xbox Game Pass in 2023 now, as Microsoft has nothing more confirmed for the service in December, so it's time to start looking ahead to what's arriving in 2024. The list for next year is already pretty big, but in terms of January and February, there's still a...
News 'Choo-Choo Charles' Is Jump Scaring His Way To Xbox Next Week
Bring on the Christmas nightmares
A couple of years ago, Choo-Choo Charles attracted a whole bunch of attention on YouTube - going viral with millions and millions of views - and the game ended up getting a full release on PC back in December of 2022. Now, it's finally coming to Xbox! The release date has been set as December 21st, 2023, and it'll...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (December 14-17)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox is delivering a big Free Play Days promotion this week - featuring a couple of very recent releases in the form of Lego 2K Drive and EA Sports FC 24! Both are completely free to try out this weekend, along with one other Xbox title. <related ids="155886,149511"> Here's this week's full...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 14)
Including Far Cry 6!!
Welcome to what is currently our final Xbox Game Pass drop for 2023, featuring two new additions to the library. We already knew about Ubisoft bringing Far Cry 6 to the service, but Obsidian has also surprised us with a PC addition! Here are your new Xbox Game Pass arrivals for December 14: Far Cry 6 - Console, PC, Cloud...
News Truck & Logistics Simulator Explodes Into 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts At Launch
An incredible start
Today has marked the first refresh of the "Top Paid" Xbox Charts on the Microsoft Store for a while, and although the likes of Baldur's Gate 3 and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 are dominating the list as you'd expect, there's also an unexpected addition towards the top in the form of Truck & Logistics Simulator! Yes, this...
News Call Of Duty: MW3 Free Trial Hits Xbox Consoles This Week
Jump into core MP, Zombies and Ground War!
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launched just over a month ago, and as December's Season 1 content begins to settle in, the team is dropping a free trial for all players on Xbox, PlayStation and PC. The trial kicks off tomorrow, December 14th, and lasts through the weekend until Monday, December 18th. As...
News It's That Time Again! Your Xbox 'Year In Review' 2023 Is Now Available
Check out your personal stats
Ooh, this is always a fun time of the year! Xbox has created a tool that allows you to view your Xbox Year In Review for 2023, giving you details on your most played games, total achievements, Microsoft Rewards points and more! You can access this over at the Xbox website on the Year In Review page, where you'll need...
News 'Tin Hearts' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 12)
Play it to your heart's content
Your penultimate Xbox Game Pass drop for December 2023 is here! Developer Rogue Sun is bringing its "narrative puzzle adventure" Tin Hearts to the library today, December 12th. Here's a quick introduction to this newly-added Xbox Game Pass offering: Tin Hearts (Console, PC, Cloud): "Behind every brilliant...
News 343 Industries 'Thank You Card' Causes Concern For The Future Of Halo: MCC
"Together, we have achieved a significant milestone"
Halo: The Master Chief Collection has ended up getting an almost 10-year update cycle after its rough launch back in 2014, and a new developer message is hinting that work on the game might finally be wrapping up in 2023. Doing the rounds on social media is a 'thank you' message posted by some of...
Reminder Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Four Games This Week (December 15)
It's a small batch for mid-December
Xbox recently dropped its last official Game Pass roundup of 2023, and this month's update included a small batch of leavers for mid-December. Four titles in total are leaving the Game Pass library on December 15th. Chained Echoes is the big one here - the retro-inspired RPG got a great reception when it l
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 11-15)
Including two Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 11-15! We've got a whole bunch of indie titles releasing on Xbox over the next few days, along with two Game Pass additions including Ubisoft's excellent Far Cry 6! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (December 11-15):
News Multiple Games Teased For Xbox Game Pass At The Game Awards 2023
No release dates yet though!
Today's event at The Game Awards 2023 was absolutely stacked with reveals, and that included a few potential Xbox Game Pass releases! We say potential, because only one of them was actually confirmed for Xbox Game Pass during the event, but the other two are Xbox first-party titles - so we expect them to end up on Game...
Roundup Here Are All The Xbox Reveals From The Game Awards 2023
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch The Game Awards 2023 earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2023 Showcase Here
The final major event of the year!
Welcome! The Game Awards 2023 is the final major event of the year, and we're expecting a very busy showcase complete with some important Xbox reveals - including the long-awaited Baldur's Gate 3 release date! "Thursday, The Game Awards streams live! Tune in for a night of awards, new game announcements, musical...
News LEGO Fortnite Is Now Available On Xbox, With Two More Games To Come This Week
Get ready for "the ultimate survival crafting LEGO adventure"
It's a massive week in the world of Fortnite, as not only has Chapter 5 officially begun, but we're also getting three new live-service games inside of the game itself - and the first one launches today in the form of LEGO Fortnite. This is available for free right now on Xbox and other...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (December 7-10)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is here once again with four titles up for grabs this coming weekend, including a couple of very recent releases in Moving Out 2 and Call Of The Wild: The Angler! Here's the full list of Xbox Free Play Days games this week: Call Of The Wild: The Angler Chivalry 2
News Xbox Game Awards Sale 2023 Now Live, Big Discounts For Major Games
Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6 and more!
To celebrate The Game Awards 2023, we've got yet another sale now live on the Xbox Store! This one only features around 100 games, but it includes some of the biggest releases of 2023 such as Resident Evil 4 and Street Fighter 6! Below, we've highlighted some of our top picks from the Xbox...
News Two Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At Day Of The Devs 2023
Including the star-studded Open Roads!
The Xbox Game Pass titles for 2024 keep on coming! Today's Day of the Devs 2023 event treated us to announcements for two brand-new Xbox Game Pass titles that will be with us in the not too distant future. First off, we have a February date for the star-studded Open Roads, which features Keri Russell of Star...
News Xbox's 'Largest' Sale Of 2023 Begins Next Week, 1400+ Games Included
The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023!
It's been a hectic few weeks of sales on Xbox recently, and we've got another huge sale incoming very soon! This is the Xbox Countdown Sale 2023, which marks the final major set of discounts on the Microsoft Store for this year. Xbox has confirmed that this will be the "largest tentpole sale" of the year, featuring...
News Call Of Duty: MW3 Season 1 Now Live, Featuring Lots Of Free Content On Xbox
Including a brand-new Warzone map!
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 may have launched with a lack of actual new content (the game's multiplayer comprised entirely of remade maps), but developer Sledgehammer Games is certainly doing it best to correct that in Season 1. Now live, the game's first post-launch season contains loads of new content for...
News Xbox Rumours Continue To Circulate Ahead Of The Game Awards 2023
Not long to go now!
We're just over 24 hours away from The Game Awards 2023 at the time of writing, and as you'd expect, there are a few Xbox rumours along with plenty of speculation doing the rounds ahead of the big event this Thursday evening. One of the rumours that's gained a lot of traction is that Arkane Studios (Dishonored, Redfall) may...
News 8BitDo Is Bringing The 'Greatest Six-Button Controller Ever Made' To Xbox
"Perfect for fighting games and other classics"
We've got another new Xbox controller from 8BitDo coming to market! This is known as the "8BitDo M30 Wired Controller", and it's officially licensed by Microsoft. Pre-orders begin today with a release date of December 22nd, 2023. As you can see, it quite closely resembles the six-button variants of...
News Xbox's Latest 'Buy Two, Get One Free' Offer Includes COD: MW3 & Diablo 4
Along with various other COD & Diablo titles
Xbox seems insistent on sticking with these "Buy XX, Get XX Free" offers that have begun hitting the Microsoft Store, and the latest one has been getting some particular attention as it features various Call of Duty and Diablo titles. As you can see below, it's a "Buy Two, Get One Free" offer including...
News Bethesda's New Update For Skyrim Reintroduces Paid Mods Under 'Creations' Banner
Players claim same update has broken existing mods
Bethesda appears to be pushing paid mods in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim again, with a new update for the Special Edition and Anniversary Edition on Xbox and multiple other platforms. In a post on its official website, the developer announced 'Bethesda Game Studios Creations' - a new str
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Core (December 6)
The Core library gets an update!
Last week's Xbox Game Pass update brought news on two brand-new additions to the Core library, and those two titles are arriving today! Members of Xbox's Game Pass Core service, formerly known as Xbox Live Gold, will be able to play Chivalry 2 and Totally Reliable Delivery Ser
Talking Point Which Xbox Game Deserves The 'Best Ongoing Support' Award For 2023?
Specifically which first-party game?
It won't be too long now until we open the votes for the Pure Xbox Game of the Year 2023 award, but before then, we wanted to take a step back and think about some of the titles have received the best ongoing support this year. Surprisingly, there aren't any Xbox first-party titles in the "Best Ongoing" category...
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (December 5-12)
There's a Super Saver Sale, ID@Xbox sale and much more!
Update (Thu 7th Dec, 2023): We've also now got a special Xbox Game Awards Sale to take advantage of, featuring discounts for some of the biggest games of the year! We've covered this elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="159362"> Original story (Tue 5th Dec, 2023): It's time for...
News Xbox Winter Demo Event 2023 Now Live, 30+ Games Available
Try all of these games for FREE!
The ID@Xbox Winter Demo Event 2023 has begun today, allowing you to try a variety of upcoming Xbox indie games for free over the next few weeks, with the demos being made available until December 31st. The majority of these demos will eventually be accessible via the Xbox dashboard on your console, although if...
News Sea Of Thieves Adds Private Servers In This Week's 'Safer Seas' Update
You no longer need to play with strangers!
The time has finally arrived for the Sea Of Thieves "Safer Seas" update on Xbox and PC! For the first time ever, this brings the ability to play the game on entirely private servers - either solo, or with up to three other players. Rare has released an explainer video (which you can watch up above) which...
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 5)
It's a big day for the service!
December on Xbox Game Pass is really kicking into gear now! We've got four titles coming to the library today, including Crystal Dynamics' Rise of the Tomb Raider and Saber's World War Z - which includes the big Aftermath update featuring a first-person mode! Here are all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass today,...
News Another Two Games Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In Early 2024
One coming as soon as January!
Over the last few days, we've had a few new Xbox Game Pass confirmations as teams begin to lock in their launch dates for 2024. One of these titles was confirmed for Game Pass already and has now been fully dated, while another has a brand-new release window ahead of its day one arrival. Don't forget we've got a full...
News Xbox Is Offering Secret Daily Deals For Some Of The Best AAA Games
Blink and you'll miss it!
Update (Tue 5th Dec, 2023): The daily deals continue! EA has reduced a couple of titles by 90% for the next 24 hours in the form of Dead Space and Wild Hearts. Make sure you keep checking the store daily for potential new offers... <related ids="159225"> Original story (Mon 4th Dec, 2023): If you r
Talking Point What Are The Most Underrated Xbox Games Of This Year?
Have you got any picks to share with us?
It goes without saying that 2023 has been a fantastic year for video games, and that includes in the world of Xbox where we've seen so many high-quality releases (especially in recent months) that it's been too difficult to keep up! As a result of such a prolific year, there have also been a lot of...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 4-8)
Including this huge AAA release!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 4-8! We've got some big games on the way over the next few days including Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the 1.0 release of Disney Dreamlight Valley and the Ultimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077, plus a few more
News Xbox Provides An Update On Its Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' Plan
"Yes, there is a roadmap"
Earlier this year in July, Xbox announced it would be ending its preview for the Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' plan. If you're wondering what's happening with it, Windows Central recently got an update from Phil Spencer. According to the Microsoft Gaming CEO, there is apparently still a roadmap for the Xbox Family...
News Rollercoaster Tycoon Spiritual Successor 'Parkitect' Lands On Xbox Next Week
After a "Very Positive" five years on PC
We always like to keep an eye on which new releases are coming to Xbox in the near future, and Microsoft likes to reveal a few surprises now and again - with one of the latest being that Parkitect is coming to Xbox consoles next week! If you haven't heard of this, it's basically a spiritual successor to...
News Turtle Beach's New Elite-Style Xbox Controller Seems Pretty Incredible
With Hall Effect sticks and a full-colour Command Display!
The good folks over at Turtle Beach have developed some of our favourite Xbox controllers to date (the Recon and React-R are fantastic!), and now we've got another one that's hoping to prove the absolute best in the Elite-style market. The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra officially launches on...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 1)
Kicking off the month in a great way!
It's time for December, and that means we've got two more games joining Xbox Game Pass today! One of them is a brand-new release in SteamWorld Build, while the other is the Icelandic-inspired adventure game Spirit of the North. Here's more information about what you can expect from these Xbox Game Pass...
Guide New Xbox Games Release Dates In 2023
2023's upcoming Xbox launch dates
What new Xbox games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're looking for a list of 2023 Xbox release dates, including for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you've come to the right place. 2023 is shaping up to be a massive year for the platform when it comes to new releases and Xbox Game Pass, with...
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News Microsoft Rep Issues Statement In Response To MS Rewards Concerns
"We evaluate every change for consistency and fairness"
There's been a lot of talk about Microsoft Rewards in the Xbox community and beyond over the past few weeks and months, and sadly it's not always been for the best reasons. Those who use the program regularly have noticed that many ways of earning points have been reduced, and that's been...
News The UK's Best Tea Brand Has Created A New Xbox Controller
In partnership with PopeArt!
There's nothing better than sitting down after a long hard day with a cup o' Yorkshire Tea and an Xbox game to play, right? Well, how about combining the two with the tea maker's brand-new Xbox controller! That's right, you can now actually buy a Yorkshire Tea-themed Xbox controller - created in partnership with the...
News Xbox CFO Explains Why Microsoft No Longer Reveals Console Sales
It's all about the bigger picture
Xbox hasn't officially revealed console sales figures for years at this point - since early on in the Xbox One generation. During that time, Xbox sales were clearly behind the likes of PlayStation 4 so that surely played a part in Microsoft being sheepish over hardware figures back then, however these days it's not...
News Another Two Titles Are Joining Xbox Game Pass Core This December
The service formerly known as Xbox Live Gold
Back in September, the historic Xbox Live Gold service was officially replaced with something called Xbox Game Pass Core, taking away the multiple "free" games per-month and replacing them with a library of Game Pass titles instead. <related ids="155359"> Xbox Game Pass Core began with a total of...
News Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early December 2023
Here's what departs in mid-December
Microsoft has today revealed the first batch of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass for the early part of December 2023. We have four games in total for this batch, and thankfully, there aren't any huge hitters in here although we'll miss them all the same! Anyway, here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass on December 15th,...
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (December 1-14)
Update: The leaked lineup is now official!
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed these 10 games for Xbox Game Pass along with their December release dates, so we've updated the table below. Turns out the leak was 100% correct in the end! Original story: Ahead of the official announcement, it appears that Xbox's December 2023 Game Pass lineup has...
News Minecraft Legends Scores 'Biggest Update' Ever, Here's What's Included
Froggy mounts and more...
This year's Xbox first-party release of Minecraft Legends has just received its biggest update ever! This is the second title update for the game so far, and it includes a whole bunch of new features and improvements. Those new features include a Frog Mount, Witches and Witch Huts, a new Piglin Clanger and Air Chopper, and...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 30 - December 3)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Following a break last week for Thanksgiving, Xbox's Free Play Days promotion has returned with four titles to try out this weekend. We already knew about the inclusion of Hell Let Loose in this week's lineup, which is now live alongside three other Xbox titles. Here's the full Free Play Days...
Feature The Biggest Xbox Games To Look Forward To In December 2023
All the release info you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in December 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a December 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. In the video above (as well as in the list below) we've also highlighted some of the biggest new Xbox games...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox November 2023 Update
Including a "Compact Mode" for handheld devices!
The Xbox November 2023 update begins rolling out to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S very soon, and we've got new features coming to the PC version of the Xbox app as well. The highlight of these is arguably a new "Compact Mode" targeting handheld devices like the ASUS ROG Ally...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Xbox Listing Appears On Microsoft Store
Update: Ubisoft confirms an early 2024 release!
Update: Ubisoft has now confirmed the existence of this special 20th Anniversary Edition, revealing that it was accidentally made downloadable earlier today and won't actually be releasing until some point in early 2024. Here's the full statement from the company: "Well, looks like the cat’s out...
News 'Halo 3 Refueled' Maps Added To Standard Matchmaking In Halo Infinite
The classic playlist also remains
Halo Infinite has been hosting a classic 'Halo 3 Refueled' playlist for a few weeks now, and the mode is going to be sticking around for a bit longer than initially planned. Rather than wrapping up yesterday, Halo 3 Refueled will be live in Halo Infinite for an additional week; through December 5th. What's more,...
Deals 100+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (November 28 - December 5)
Just as the Black Friday sale comes to an end!
The Xbox Black Friday Sale is almost over for 2023, but we do at least have another 100+ games that have been added to the "Deals with Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Core" selection - all of which are available until December 5th. There's some good stuff here too, including excellent deals on a...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 28)
Update: There's a surprise late addition!
Update: We've got a surprise third addition! Killer Instinct: Anniversary Edition is also now available with Xbox Game Pass (as documented elsewhere on Pure Xbox), so we've added it into the list down below. <related ids="158876"> Original story: Microsoft is closing out its
News Xbox Encourages Fans To Vote For First-Party Games At TGA 2023
"What a great chance to support some of your favorites"
The Game Awards 2023 is upon us, and votes for the show's 'Players' Voice' award are now open. Unlike the rest of TGA's awards, this one is a purely-fan voted category - and Xbox is pushing its audience to vote for some first-party favourites. Among the 30-strong shortlist are four Xbox-owned...
News Halo 3's Entire Opening Mission Has Been Recreated In Halo Infinite
Dropping into Sierra 117
Halo Infinite's Forge toolset is a mighty impressive piece of kit, especially since the team added AI into the mix; allowing for more in-depth user creations. Well, it's spawned a pretty in-depth one here - as one fan has recreated the entire opening mission of Halo 3 in Infinite's Forge mode! As you can see up above, Rebs...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About SteamWorld Build
December's first Game Pass addition!
The first game in December's Xbox Game Pass lineup is the brand-new release of SteamWorld Build, which officially arrives for console, PC and cloud on Friday, December 1st. Ahead of that date, the reviews have begun rolling in over the past hour, including here at Pure Xbox where we gave the game an "Excellent"...
Reminder Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Seven Games This Week (November 30)
Three of which are turning off their servers in December
We're just about to enter the final month of 2023, and therefore we've got a few games leaving Xbox Game Pass this week! As we mentioned recently, seven of them will be departing the service this Thursday, November 30th. This is a particularly interesting batch, as three of the games - all...
News These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2023
The hottest deals right now
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2023 has been live for a little over a week on the official Xbox Store, which means the "Top Paid" Xbox charts are now revealing some of the most popular purchases in the sale so far. As we usually do with these roundups, we're focusing on the US version of the Xbox Store to produce a list of...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox One Launch Titles Is Your Favourite?
10 years on, there are still some great games here!
Earlier this week, we celebrated ten years since the Xbox One's launch back on November 22nd, 2013, and therefore we thought we'd use our weekly "Pick One" feature to focus on the launch lineup that shipped alongside that console. Looking back, there were some genuinely great games you could...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 27 - December 1)
Including three Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 27 - December 1! We're slowly quietening down as we approach the Christmas period, but we've still got some big games on the way including Gangs of Sherwood and the Turok 3 remaster, along with three major
News A Couple Of New Free-To-Play Games Are Now Available On Xbox
One of them is proving particularly popular!
If you haven't been checking the free-to-play section on Xbox lately, you may have missed a couple of new releases that have cropped up on the Store - one of which is actually the third most popular F2P title in the UK right now. That game is known as Pool Blitz, which is developed by Cherry Pop Games of...
News Is Dave The Diver Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
This would be a great fit for Xbox Game Pass!
It's been a year of amazing games across all platforms in 2023, and one of the great releases that hasn't made its way to Xbox yet is Dave The Diver, which for now remains exclusive to PC and Nintendo Switch. In this indie-style adventure, you play as a mix of a diver and restaurant operator who spends...
Guide Cyber Monday Xbox Deals 2023: Consoles, Games, Xbox Game Pass, Accessories And More
Sales now live!
Update: It's now Cyber Monday, which means new deals and more opportunities to grab a bargain. As before, we'll be updating this page throughout the day to highlight the best discounts available at retail. It's finally that time of year again, folks – yes, Black Friday is here! Kicking off on Friday 24th November and running...
News Killer Instinct Is Getting Its First Update In Five Years, And The Patch Notes Are Huge
To coincide with the upcoming Anniversary Edition
Earlier today, we brought news of the Killer Instinct: Anniversary Edition, a brand-new upgrade for existing owners of the already-released Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition. The upcoming version adds Series X|S support and repackages existing DLC (which you can read all about down below) but it...
News Bonkers FPS Atomic Heart Looks Weirder Than Ever In New DLC
What on earth is a 'Limbo Ecosystem'?!
Developer Mundfish has started teasing its second DLC add-on for Atomic Heart, and just as we thought the team's robot-laden Soviet FPS couldn't get any weirder, we've been introduced to its 'Limbo Ecosystem'. Looking more like a first-person parkour experience than a shooter, the game's second expansion is...
News Killer Instinct: Anniversary Edition Announced For Xbox And PC
An upgrade is on the way
The new look logo This week marks 10 years since Killer Instinct landed on the Xbox One and to celebrate this milestone, a new version of the game Killer Instinct: Anniversary Edition has been announced. There's no release date just yet. This includes an Xbox Series X|S upgrade. The Definitive Edition (currently on sale...
News It Might Be Bad, But TWD: Destinies Is Already Storming The Xbox Charts
There's clearly interest in it
Just the other day, we highlighted the release of The Walking Dead: Destinies and how it could potentially be a contender for the worst game of 2023, but it's still been a popular launch according to the "Top Paid" Xbox charts! If we look at just the UK, TWD: Destinies is actually fifth on the list in terms
Feature 10 Years Since Its Release, Let's Celebrate The Biggest Turnaround In Xbox History
The launch was EXACTLY ten years ago today
Believe it or not, today marks exactly ten years since the release of the original Xbox One back on November 22nd, 2013! The console arrived for most regions on that date, followed by the likes of Japan and China in 2014. Much has been said about the botched release of the Xbox One, and to call that time...
Deals Five More Backwards Compatible Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (November 21-28)
Loads of Black Friday discounts are still available too!
Xbox's huge Black Friday digital sale is still live, featuring around 100 backwards compatible titles, but the team has just added another five classic games to the discount pile - and there are some good ones in here too. So, we've gathered up all of the newly-discounted backwards compatible...
News These 10+ Xbox Games Are Shutting Their Servers This December
Enjoy playing them online while you can!
Every now and again, we learn of a bunch of Xbox games shutting their servers, and it just so happens that over 10 of them will be doing just that in December 2023, giving us just a few weeks left to enjoy their online features. We've already reported on some of these in the past, like the multiple...
News Disney Speedstorm Races Into The World Of 'Frozen' On Xbox Next Week
New characters, tracks and more!
It's been a couple of months now since Disney Speedstorm launched as a free-to-play game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now it's ready to transition to a brand-new season known as "Let It Go" on November 30th. This season of Disney Speedstorm will focus on all things "Frozen", which means the...
News There's A Potential New Candidate For 'Worst Xbox Game Of The Year'
Although to be fair, its Xbox Store rating isn't that bad!
There was a time in 2023 when we thought that nothing stood a chance at beating The Lord of the Rings: Gollum to the "Worst Game of 2023" award, but in recent weeks we've seen two possible new candidates crop up on Xbox. The first of these was Skull Island: Rise of Kong back in October, and...
News Microsoft Is Offering 20% Discounts & Free Engraving On Xbox Controllers For Black Friday
The offers are now live!
What has slowly become 'Black Friday week' is now in full swing, as we can see by Xbox's latest console offers and the ongoing digital game sale now live on the Xbox Store. Well, the team is making it three-for-three with some accessory offers now live on the Microsoft Store as well. For the next week, you can get 20% off...
News Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In December 2023 So Far
It could be a quiet month for XGP
It's been another fairly busy month for Xbox Game Pass in November (with more still to come!), but as we start to look ahead to what's next, we've only got one game that's been announced for Xbox Game Pass in December 2023 so far. That game is SteamWorld Build, which will be arriving day one with Xbox Game Pass on...
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2023
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Black Friday Sale 2023? There are over 1000 games included in the Xbox Black Friday Sale this year, and out of those, over 40 of them have been discounted by 90% or even 95%, bringing them down to some seriously bargain prices! We're talking huge dis
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 20-24)
Including a new Jurassic Park release!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 20-24! Things are looking a lot quieter than usual next week as the new releases begin to slow down, but we've still got some interesting titles on the way including the 2D platformer Worldless, the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection and maybe even
Deals All 100+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2023
One of the biggest Back Compat lists ever!
Black Friday is nearly upon us! To celebrate the year's biggest discount day, Xbox has unleashed a huge digital sale on the Microsoft Store, featuring over 1,000 games in total. Mixed in there is a good selection of backwards compatible classics from the OG Xbox and Xbox 360 eras, so we've rounded up all of...
Feature These 2023 Games Have Hit Record-Low Prices In Xbox's Black Friday Sale
Some big discounts on recent AAA titles
Xbox's massive 2023 Black Friday sale is underway - and we've highlighted some great deals in our initial sales roundup already. However, there are tons of games to go through here, and we've noticed that loads of 2023's biggest games have hit record-low prices on the Xbox Store in this sale. So, we've picked...
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